Criminal Antecedents Alone Can't Justify Invoking 'Organized Crime' Offence Unless Ingredients Are Met: MP High Court

While granting bail to an accused, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that mere criminal antecedents are insufficient to invoke the offence of organised crime under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), unless the statutory ingredients of the provision are prima facie established.

Case Title: Tanmay v State of Madhya Pradesh, M.Cr.C.No.32864/2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 307

Punishment Of Dismissal From Service Can Be Imposed After Retirement If Departmental Enquiry Began Before Superannuation: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a penalty of dismissal from service can be imposed on the delinquent employee even after retirement, provided that a departmental enquiry was initiated before the employee attained the age of superannuation.

Case Title: Phool Chand Kosta v Central MP Gramin Bank, WP-3601-2016

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 308

Retired Employee Can't Claim Pay Arrears Beyond 3 Years, But Entitled To Notional Pay Fixation For Pension: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a retired employee cannot claim monetary arrears beyond the preceding three years, and in the case of a retired employee, the doctrine of recurring cause of action cannot be invoked to claim past salary benefits indefinitely.

Case Title: Ashok Kumar Saxena v State of Madhya Pradesh, WP-14178-2019

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 309

Law Officer Doesn't Commit Misconduct By Placing Relevant Facts Before Court, Even If They Favour Another Party: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a law officer does not commit professional misconduct by bringing relevant facts to the notice of the Court, even if those facts incidentally favour a party whom the Law Officer does not represent, provided the assistance is rendered in the bona fide discharge of official duties.

Case Title: Prahalad Sahu v State of Madhya Pradesh, WA-2454-2025

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 310

Guest Lecturers Can't Claim Parity With Regular Employees For Additional Casual Leave: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld an order of the Commissioner of the Higher Education Department rejecting Guest Lecturers' representation seeking an additional 7 days' casual leave, which is extended to regular employees, observing that guest lecturers are engaged on a contingent basis and therefore are disentitled to benefits meant for regular employees.

Case Title: Dr Aarti Singh v State of Madhya Pradesh, WP-39861-2024

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 311

MP High Court Upholds Judge's Dismissal, Says Protection For Bonafide Judicial Errors Doesn't Extend To Reckless Exercise Of Power

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the dismissal of a Civil Judge Class-I from service, holding that while bona fide judicial errors are protected and are liable to be corrected in appellate proceedings, such protection does not extend to reckless exercise of judicial power or conduct unbecoming of a judicial officer.

Case Title: AKP v State of Madhya Pradesh WP-6329-2015

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 312

'Silence Of Grave Can't Be Substituted By Signature Of Heirs': MP High Court Refuses To Quash Culpable Homicide Case On Compromise

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to quash an FIR arising out of the death of a bystander who was allegedly hit by a bullet during an unauthorised target shooting practice, holding that a compromise with the deceased's legal heirs cannot be a ground to quash proceedings for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and allied offences, which are crimes against society.

Case Title: Vivek v State of Madhya Pradesh, MCRC-8946-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 313

Property Ownership Or Tenancy Dispute Can't Stall Action Under Section 152 BNSS To Vacate Dangerous Building: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the pendency of a civil dispute over ownership or tenancy of a property cannot prevent authorities from taking preventive action under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to vacate a dangerous building and safeguard human life.

Case Title: Dinesh Kumar v State of Madhya Pradesh, MCRC-14795-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 314

Muslim Husband Can't Seek Declaration Of Divorce Solely On Basis Of 'Fatwa': MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a fatwa cannot form the basis for a decree declaring divorce of a Muslim couple.

Justice Vivek Jain added that no seminary can grant divorce to a Muslim male. The bench thus rejected a Muslim man's suit seeking declaration of divorce solely on the basis of a fatwa issued by the Darul-Dafa Masajid Committee, Bhopal.

Case Title: SN v SSA, CR-503-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 315

'Mahant Cannot Seek Declaration of Temple Lands in His Personal Name': MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the Trial Court's order dismissing the appeal of the Mahant of Janrai Toriya Temple seeking a declaration of proprietary rights in his personal name, observing that the Mahant cannot seek declaration of temple lands in his personal name.

Case Title: Mahant Bhagwandas Sadik Shishya v State of MP, FIRST APPEAL No. 249 of 1998

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 316

'No Moral Turpitude': MP High Court Orders Fresh Consideration Of District Judge Aspirant Rejected Over 'Student-Era' Criminal Cases

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside the rejection of a Higher Judicial Service aspirant's candidature and directed the competent authority to reconsider his case, observing that the criminal cases registered against him during his student days did not involve offences of moral turpitude.

Case Title: RKJ v State of MP, WP-9838-2019

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 317

MP High Court Refuses To Quash Extortion FIR Against Journalist, Notes Alleged 'Systematic Extortion By Local Media Elements

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to quash an FIR registered against a journalist accused of extortion and criminal intimidation, observing that the respondents had placed material on record pointing towards a "broader pattern of alleged systematic extortion by certain local media elements" and that the allegations in the FIR prima facie disclosed commission of a cognizable offence.

Case Title: Shashikant Jatav v State of Madhya Pradesh WP-3937-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 318

Magistrate Can Name Persons Responsible For Custodial Death, Direct FIR Under Section 176(1A) CrPC: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Judicial Magistrate conducting an inquiry under Section 176(1A) CrPC into a custodial death is not confined to merely determining the cause of death, but is also empowered to identify the persons prima facie responsible for the custodial death and direct registration of an FIR against them.

Case Title: Raja Ram Dangi v State of Madhya Pradesh, W.P. No. 15267/2023

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 319 

'Negligence By Trial Court': MP High Court Quashes 2009 Murder Conviction After Noting FSL Report Pertained To Unrelated Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court acquitted two men convicted of murder in 2009, observing that the FSL report relied on by the trial court pertained to another case expressing its surprise at trial court's negligence in relying upon the document.

Case Title: Tulsiram Rajpal v State of Madhya Pradesh, CRA-1457-2012

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 320

'Affects Communal Harmony, Can't Quash On Compromise': MP High Court Upholds FIR Against Constable For Posts On Hindu Deities

The Madhya Pradesh High Court refused to quash the FIR against a Police Constable who uploaded and circulated a video on Facebook about Hindu Deities, observing that the alleged offences have a direct bearing on societal interest and communal harmony and therefore cannot be quashed solely on the compromise reached between the parties.

Case Title: Soma Singh Dhruve v State of Madhya Pradesh, MCRC-13443-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 321

IPL Betting Case | Parity Can't Be Applied Mechanically To Quash Proceedings Against Co-Accused: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court refused to quash a cheating FIR against a man over alleged betting in IPL matches, noting that the accused's plea for parity with co-accused against whom FIR was quashed, cannot be applied mechanically when the evidence against the accused needs independent evaluation.

Case Title: Hitesh Kumar Tarwani v State of Madhya Pradesh, MCRC-58230-2025

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 322

Son Includes Stepson, Landlord Can Seek Tenant's Eviction For Stepson's Bona Fide Need: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a stepson is included in the definition of a member of the family under Section 2 of the Act and therefore would be deemed a son for the purposes of eviction under Section 12(1) of the MP Accommodation Control Act, 1961.

Case Title: Vijaya Rizbud v Deepak Kumar Mishra, SECOND APPEAL No.1544 of 2005

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 323

Arms License Can't Be Suspended On Mere Apprehension Of Misuse: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that suspending a person's arms license on bald apprehension of possible misuse is not sustainable.

Case Title: Jandel Singh Ravat v State of Madhya Pradesh, WP-33062-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 324

Compassionate Appointment Policy Doesn't Differentiate Between Boy & Girl; 'First Child' Means First-Born Irrespective Of Gender: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the State's policy governing compassionate appointment does not distinguish between male and female children of the deceased employee and applies strictly to the first child.

Case Title: Alok Sharma v State of Madhya Pradesh, WRIT APPEAL No. 169 of 2023

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 325

MP High Court Accepts Notary's Apology, Orders Him To Put Warning Board Saying Marriage Documents Can't Be Notarised

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has accepted an apology from a Notary Public of Datia and revoked his suspension after accepting his apology for notarising a marriage document, despite a specific bar issued by the Central Government on executing marriage or divorce deeds.

Case Title: In Re Suo Moto Writ Petition v Raghuvendra Samadhiya Notary Public Datia, WRIT PETITION No. 28645 of 2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 326

IPL Betting Case: MP High Court Refuses To Quash Cheating, Gambling FIR Against OTT-Fame Satish Sanpal

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea by Dubai-based businessman Satish Sanpal, who gained public recognition from the Netflix show "Desi Bling", to quash an FIR accusing him of being the 'master mind' of an IPL betting racket.

Case Title: Satish Sanpal v State of Madhya Pradesh, MCRC-11693-2026,

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 327

Landlord Need Not Justify Choice Of Particular City While Seeking Eviction On Ground Of Bonafide Need: MP High Court

While dismissing a tenant's appeal against an eviction decree, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a landlord is not required to justify the choice of a particular city while seeking eviction on the ground of bona fide requirement.

Case Title: Saleem Quraeshi v Saina BI and others, SA-914-2025

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 328

Forgery To Oust Sister From Mother's Property Goes Beyond Civil Dispute: MP High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a man accused of forging his mother's will to exclude his sister from the share in the property.

Case Title: Shadab Hussain v State of Madhya Pradesh, MCRC. No. 25031 of 2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 329

NEET-UG 2026: MP High Court Dismisses OMR Discrepancy Plea After Student Verifies Signature On Original Sheet Produced By NTA

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a NEET UG candidate seeking comparison of her original physical OMR answer sheet with the scanned one uploaded on the official portal, after she verified that the original OMR sheet produced by the NTA was indeed hers.

Case Title: Anvi Rajoriya v National Testing Agency, WP-30009-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 330

Even Minor Penalty Requires Departmental Enquiry If Employee Denies Charges: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a regular departmental enquiry must be conducted where the delinquent government employee denies the factual allegations, and such employee must be granted an opportunity of hearing even if he faces a minor penalty.

Case Title: Jandel Singh Veer v MP Housing Board, WP-2646-2008

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 331

Breach Of Labour Court Award Is Criminal Offence: MP High Court Orders Wages For Delayed Reinstatement Period

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that non-compliance with the time period prescribed by the Labour Court in its award is a criminal offence under Section 29 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

Case Title: Saresh Chandra Jatav v MP Road Transport Corporation, CR-31-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 332

Victim Turning Hostile Not Enough For Bail Where Medical Evidence Supports Sexual Assault Allegation: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed the regular bail application of a man accused of kidnapping and raping a minor girl, observing that the medical evidence proves sexual assault even though the victim had turned hostile.

Case Title: Gautam Kolare v State of Madhya Pradesh, MCRC-36099-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 333

Package/Comprehensive Insurance Policy Doesn't Cover Unlimited Passenger Liability Unless Terms So Provide: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a package or comprehensive insurance policy by itself does not cover unlimited liability, including unlimited risk to passengers in a vehicle, unless the policy provides for the same.

Case Title: MP Mining Corporation v United India Insurance, MISC. APPEAL No. 2467 of 2014

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 334

MP High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Woman Accused Of Embezzling Railways Ticket Sale Proceeds

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail application of a woman serving as Chief Booking Supervisor in the Railways, who was accused of embezzling ₹4.47 lakhs from Ticket Sale Proceeds along with other employees.

Case Title: Smt Bhawna Rai v State of Madhya Pradesh, MCRC-38002-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 335

Mere Credit Of Fraud Proceeds Into Bank Account Doesn't Establish Involvement In Crime: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted anticipatory bail to 78 year old reitered IFS and ex-serviceman accused in a cheating and forgery case, observing that merely because an amount was credited into his bank account, by itself, is insufficient to conclude that he was knowingly involved.

Case Title: Govindappa Jayaramaiah v State of Madhya Pradesh, MCRC-38769-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 336

Candidate Securing Employment Using Forged Records Has No Vested Right To Hold Public Office: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld an order cancelling appointment of Gram Rojgar Sahayak (Village Employment Assistant) of Gram Panchayat Mednipur, observing that a candidate securing public employment through forged records is not entitled to hold public office.

Case Title: Shankhpal Namdeo v State of MP WP-1827-2013

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 337

SP Competent To Initiate Departmental Inquiry, Punish SIs, ASIs Under MP Police Regulations: High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the Superintendent of Police is empowered to initiate departmental proceedings against the Sub Inspector or Assistant Sub Inspector, including a joint inquiry, and impose punishment of withholding an increment.

Case Title: Lajja Shankar Mishra v State of Madhya Pradesh, WP-3952-2016

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 338

26 Years Of Litigation: MP High Court Says Res Judicata Can't Apply When Earlier Adjudication Was Inconclusive

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the principle of res judiciata under Section 11 CPC would not apply where proceedings remanded for consideration remained undecided and adjudication remained inconclusive.

Case Title: Vinod Kumar Badgaiyan v State of Madhya Pradesh, WA-656-2024

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 339

Authorised IRCTC Agent Using Personal ID To Book Tickets Can't Be Prosecuted Under Section 143 Railways Act: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that an authorized e-ticketing agent using his personal IRCTC user ID over his agent ID to book tickets would not attract criminal liability under Section 143 of the Railways Act.

Case Title: Avinash Kumar Soni v Railway Protection Force, MCRC-9527-2023

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 340

MP High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Advocate Accused Of Raping Client On False Promise Of Marriage

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied anticipatory bail to an advocate accused of raping a client on the pretext of marriage, punishable under Section 69 of BNS, 2023.

Case Title: S v State of Madhya Pradesh, MCRC-31612-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 341

Acclimatization In High-Altitude Area Like Leh Is Part Of Soldier's Duty, Injury During It Attributable To Service: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, while upholding the order of the Armed Forces Tribunal granting disability pension to a soldier, observed that he was on acclimatization in a high-altitude area, which is a part of his duty, and any injury sustained during his period would also be attributable to his service.

Case Title: Union of India v Ram Prasad Rathore, WP-21295-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 342

MP High Court Expedites Hearing In 17-Year-Old Civil Dispute Pending In Indore District Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has expedited a 2009 civil suit pending in the District Court of Indore, observing that the matter is "required to be attended on priority basis".

Case Title: Ayodhyapuri Rahwasi Kalyan Samiti v State of Madhya Pradesh, MP-5011-2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 343

Departments Must Guide Bereaved Families On How Eligible Dependent Can Claim Compassionate Appointment: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the competent authority deciding the compassionate appointment should take a compassionate and sensitive approach rather than a technical and rigid approach.

Case Title: Divya Kushwah v MP Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company Ltd, WA-2986-2025

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 344

Public Servant Can't Be Convicted Merely Because Irregularities Occurred During Her Tenure: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, while setting aside the judgment convicting the Chief Executive Officer of Ujjain of criminal misconduct (Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act), observed that a public servant cannot be convicted merely because the said employee was holding office when the irregularities occurred.

Case Title: Sabeena Ninama v State of Madhya Pradesh, Cr.A. NO. 2011/2018

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 345

Victim Not Raising Alarm Highly Unnatural': MP High Court Upholds Acquittal In Minor's Sexual Assault Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused of attempting to commit wrongful acts with a 12-year-old girl, observing that the child did not raise an alarm while allegedly being dragged by a 23-year-old accused, which is highly unnatural.

Case Title: Victim X v State of Madhya Pradesh, CRA 9660/2023 & CRA 7483/2023

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 346